St Nicholas of Myra

St Nicholas of MyraThis pre 20th century Orthodox icon of St Nicholas of Myra reflects the deep visual vocabulary of the Russian iconographic tradition. The Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia appears here as he has across centuries of Orthodox veneration bishop, healer, and guardian of the faithful. This mounted icon from Damascene Gallery preserves a classic image of one of the Church's most beloved saints.

John (Maximovitch) the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco — the great hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad who cared for thousands of refugees

the Surgeon — Archbishop

The triumphant entry of Christ into the Holy City

The combination of Russia's most beloved Theotokos icon with the patron saints of Christian marriage makes this a particularly fitting icon for newlyweds and for the blessing of Orthodox families

Venerated throughout the Slavic world as a protector of women and households

St Nikita is invoked for healing and protection

the Surgeon

This feast honors the Most Holy Theotokos in the immediate aftermath of her supreme act: the bearing of the Son of God in human flesh

and their death on the same day — has made them the most beloved married saints of the Russian Church

the swaddled Infant

Pitirim of Tambov

this image captures the very moment of the Incarnation — the eternal Word dwelling in the womb of His Mother for the salvation of the world